- #1 Life and Debt: A Real Life Simulator
97% matchMixed58% of 31 reviews2018
Dev: Static City Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Life & Debt: A Real Life Simulator is a 2D pixel art game that challenges players to manage their finances and maintain their cashflow while navigating the challenges of new home ownership. Players must also overcome a shopping addiction and make decisions about how to furnish their home.
Why similar: Life Sim 34.2%, Simulation 24.1%, Strategy 22.7%, Casual 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%
- #2 ReEstate - Real Estate and Business Simulator
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Darkwolf66
Windows
A real estate investment and business simulator, with aspects of life simulator who puts you in the skin of someone who just lost everything including your parents and needs to win in life.
Why similar: Life Sim 23.7%, Simulation 21%, Strategy 19.7%, Sandbox 16.3%, Casual 13.6%
- #3 Model Co.
95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: TiredRocks
Windows
Found a scrappy AI startup, train models nobody's seen before, and race rival labs to the frontier. Hire researchers, ship chatbots and developer tools, juggle burn and churn, go public, and build the lab that defines the field — a cozy retro management sim about the AI Hype rush.
Why similar: Life Sim 22.2%, Simulation 22%, Strategy 20.6%, Sandbox 17.9%, Casual 14.5%
- #4 Blacksmith War
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TigerQiuQiu
Windows
There was a war between the east and the west, and as a blacksmith, you provided various weapons to the soldiers on the front line. From the initial dagger and short sword, to the sophisticated two-handed sword. For the sake of the warriors, please work hard to build the best weapons.
Why similar: Life Sim 23%, Simulation 21.6%, Strategy 20.3%, Casual 14.1%, 1980s 8.8%
- #5 Close Combat: Modern Tactics
94% matchMixed42% of 31 reviews2021
Dev: Strategy 3 TacticsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Close Combat is a pausable real-time wargame series, heavily focused on historical accuracy and realistic soldier psychological profiles. Close Combat - Modern Tactics was originally released in 2007, and re-released on Steam in 2021.
Why similar: Wargame 24.2%, Real Time Tactics 23.8%, Strategy 22.7%, Simulation 14.3%, War 5.5%
- #6 My Summer Cottage
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Small Fish
Windows
Experience the life of an average Finn in My Summer Cottage. After losing your job, you retreat to your cottage to indulge in booze, hobbies, and questionable activities; all while dodging responsibility and embracing the chaos around you.
Why similar: Life Sim 29%, Simulation 24.8%, Sandbox 20.1%, 1990's 8.7%, Exploration 7.4%
- #7 Absolutely Nothing
92% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2023
Dev: Joshua Curtis
Windows
Absolutely Nothing is a (game?) about absolutely nothing, and it is the pinnacle of minimalistic puzzel non-game design rivaling modern AAA titles.
Why similar: Life Sim 26.5%, Simulation 24.6%, Strategy 23.4%, Casual 16%, Exploration 6.5%
- #8 Producer Tycoon
91% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: DaQueen
Windows · Linux
In Producer Tycoon you start your career as a novice music producer. Sign contracts and market yourself to gain money and fans. Upgrade your equipment and studio to produce better music. Aim to rank above the top artists
Why similar: Life Sim 27.7%, Simulation 23.4%, Sandbox 19.1%, Casual 15.3%, Strategy 7.7%
- #9 Anime Studio Story
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 117 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Step into the studio and produce yourown hit anime with an original hero!
Why similar: Simulation 23%, Strategy 20.9%, Life Sim 20.4%, Casual 14.6%, 1990's 8.1%
- #10 Kennedy Approach
90% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2023
Dev: One Armed Bandit
Windows
Remake of the classic Air Traffic Control simulation game Kennedy Approach.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 24.5%, Simulation 24.2%, Strategy 17.4%, Casual 16.7%, 1980s 10%
- #11 Battle Simulator: Counter Terrorist
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 35 reviews2026
Dev: Yurii NikshychPub: TheGamesFortress
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Tactical battle simulator between counter terror and terrorist teams. Create your team for the mission, in later missions you can sometimes use the sniper rifle or rocket launcher to help out. COUNTER TERRORISTS WIN.
Why similar: Simulation 22%, Strategy 20.2%, Wargame 17.9%, Sandbox 15.7%, Casual 7.9%
- #12 Sushi Rush
89% matchMixed47% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: TigerQiuQiu
Windows
This game is a simulation fast food Sushi restaurant game. The difficulty of the game increases dramatically as the levels increase, making it ideal for those who are more than willing to challenge themselves.
Why similar: Life Sim 24.4%, Simulation 21.8%, Strategy 20.9%, Casual 14.2%, 1980s 7.8%
- #13 Creatures
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Breed, teach, and guide your Norns as they grow into independent creatures. Explore the world of Albia, develop their skills, and build new colonies by sending your strongest Norns into unexplored worlds!
Why similar: Life Sim 34.4%, Simulation 24%, Sandbox 20.9%, Casual 8.4%, Retro 5.6%
- #14 Beggar to Emperor
87% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: We Like Games
Windows
In the medieval continent of Legia, with nothing to your name, what kind of life will you lead?
Why similar: Life Sim 18.8%, Sandbox 15.1%, Wargame 14.7%, Strategy 13.5%, Simulation 11.8%
- #15 Fruit Juice
86% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2022
Dev: TigerQiuQiu
Windows
This game is a simulation fast food Fruit Juice game. you have to play the role of the receptionist and firmly remember what the guests ordered. Only the correct dishes can bring income, and the wrong dishes must be compensated for the guests.
Why similar: Life Sim 24.8%, Simulation 22%, Strategy 21%, Casual 14.3%, 1980s 7.3%
- #16 Distributed Shield
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Future Sync Technologies
Windows
Build both sides of a near-future air and missile exercise. Deploy sensors, aircraft and defences, draw routes, manage emissions, and command every launch inside a transparent public-source simulation sandbox.
Why similar: Wargame 26.8%, Real Time Tactics 21.6%, Sandbox 16.3%, Strategy 13%, Simulation 11.9%
- #17 Gun Shop 3
84% matchNo user reviews60% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Mall Ninja Studio
Windows
Part gunsmith part store front simulator. Restore and build guns, sell guns, don't sell guns. Punch crooks. Makes you feel like you clocked into work. Bleeding eye UI. Smallest buttons in the biz.
Why similar: Life Sim 26.5%, Strategy 24.5%, Simulation 22.4%, Sandbox 18.2%, Crafting 6.3%
- #18 Theater Commander: The Coming Wars, Modern War Game
85% match5 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Sand Table Software
Windows
A real-time modern warfare simulation game on campaign and battle level, Theater Commander features more than a dozen scenarios covering hypothetical conflicts around the globe involving current air, naval and land force from 17 countries.
Why similar: Simulation 34.2%, Wargame 33.1%, Strategy 32.7%
- #19 Three Kingdoms The Mainland
84% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: PopStudio
Windows
在群雄割据的三国乱世中,从零开始建设村庄,发展势力、抵御敌军,最终统一天下。
Why similar: Simulation 21.8%, Life Sim 21.5%, Strategy 20.1%, Sandbox 17.1%, Crafting 5.5%
- #20 Escape Matrix
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Andrei Serbanescu
Windows
Escape Matrix is a first-person logic puzzle and escape room game. Trapped in an abstract reality, you must find, carry, and place mathematical symbols to complete calculus equations on the walls. Reconstruct the formulas, unlock the security doors, and escape the simulation!
Why similar: Life Sim 26.6%, Simulation 24%, Strategy 22.9%, Casual 15.6%, Exploration 6.2%
- #21 Site Management Simulator
82% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Wins Games Studio
Windows
"Start with a small apartment and expand into a thriving residential site with buildings, shops, and services. Manage cleaning, security, and fees to keep residents happy and build your dream community!"
Why similar: Life Sim 23.8%, Simulation 22%, Strategy 21.1%, Sandbox 19%, Casual 14.2%
- #22 On Hold - Call Center Simulator
81% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: Throwdown GamesPub: Throwdown Media LLP
Windows
A dark comedy call center simulator where you answer calls, verify identities, catch fraudsters, and run side hustles under your supervisor's watchful eye. The queue never empties. The pay never improves.
Why similar: Life Sim 25%, Simulation 22.2%, Sandbox 17.2%, Real Time Tactics 16.9%, Casual 14.4%
- #23 Road to Millionaire – Investing
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Tsunami Games2026Pub: Xgame202312
Windows
Road to Millionaire – Investing is an investment simulation where you start with $10,000 and have 480 in-game days to reach $1,000,000. Buy and sell stocks, collect and reinvest dividends, track company fundamentals, and adapt to bull, bear, and sideways markets.
Why similar: Simulation 32.5%, Life Sim 31.9%, Strategy 29.4%, Casual 6.3%
- #24 Life Lane Ultimate Edition
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Michael StrattonPub: Mind Blown INC
Windows
This is a life simulation game like Jones In The Fast Lane or No Time To Relax! this game has a gambling theme, and is fun, the game has a three player human mode! You must reach 2M dollars and have all education completed to win, I have a casino and hostage situation to get money I have robbery!
Why similar: Simulation 28.3%, Strategy 26.9%, Life Sim 26.1%, Casual 18.7%
- #25 Building Killer
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: AnGame
Windows
is a demolition simulation game. Dismantle, Dismantle, Dismantle. Dismantle the abandoned architecture with explosive and be a removing expert.
Why similar: Simulation 38.8%, Strategy 37%, Casual 24.2%
- #26 Bunker Constructor
79% matchMixed59% of 32 reviews2016
Dev: Tindalos Interactive
Windows
In Bunker Constructor you build strong bunkers that protect against enemy attacks. You must build resilient bunkers through 45 levels and in 5 environments including desert, forest, beach, mountains and city ruins, because the next attack wave is already underway!
Why similar: Strategy 37.7%, Simulation 37.7%, Casual 24.5%
- #27 Next Stop 3
79% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2019
Dev: Ladia Group
Windows · Mac
Margaret needs your help once again! You must repair the railway over 50 levels, build a sorting center and win in a billion-dollar escapade!
Why similar: Strategy 37.7%, Simulation 37.6%, Casual 24.7%
- #28 Hotel Dracula
78% matchMixed53% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: Baked GamesPub: Manager Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Make yourself comfortable and ... wait a minute, did I say make yourself comfortable? There is no time for lazing around! Uniform in hand and to work! Hotel guests will not handle themselves and they don’t belong to patient...
Why similar: Strategy 38%, Simulation 38%, Casual 24.1%
- #29 I'm Hungry
77% matchPositive84% of 18 reviews2019
Dev: Light Era StudioPub: Skywalker HK
Windows
Play the role of a fast-food restaurant employee in I'm Hungry VR game. You can definitely learn how to make fries, hamburgers and milk shake in the VR world and possibly the real world, as well! The game takes advantage of the VR technique, and it perfectly shows a realistic vision of a fast-food kitchen to the gamers.
Why similar: Simulation 39.4%, Strategy 35.6%, Casual 25%
- #30 Tower Tank: TD Reversal
77% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: abstract_laserPub: self (abstract_laser)
Windows
An arcade-style reverse tower defense game.
Why similar: Strategy 38.1%, Simulation 38.1%, Casual 23.8%
- #31 Farm Mania 2
76% matchVery Positive93% of 136 reviews2018
Dev: Qumaron
Windows
Great news: Anna is back again! This time she is even more enthusiastic, active and full of great ideas! Do you want to take up farming? Then dont miss your chance! Fruits and vegetables, animals and birds, bakeries and textile factories — its all waiting for you in the brand new game Farm Mania 2 !
Why similar: Simulation 40%, Strategy 37%, Casual 23%
- #32 Campgrounds: The Endorus Expedition Collector's Edition
76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2016
Dev: Jumb-O-FunPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
Help Addie lead an expedition!
Why similar: Simulation 39.2%, Strategy 37.4%, Casual 23.4%
- #33 Boardwalk Carnival Game
75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: VTree LLC
Windows
Create your own Carnival. Play Fun, Entertaining Mini Games
Why similar: Strategy 38.5%, Simulation 38.5%, Casual 23%
- #34 Egyptian Settlement Gold
75% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2015
Dev: magnussoft
Windows
Colonize unused lands and protect the whole empire from a devastating famine! An exciting and entertaining mixture of time-management and strategy along with many teeming characters is waiting for you.
Why similar: Strategy 38.5%, Simulation 38.5%, Casual 23%
- #35 Omicroid
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: WoolyLittleGuys
Windows
Conduct experiments with microscopic aliens!
Why similar: Strategy 38.5%, Simulation 38.5%, Casual 23%
- #36 New Yankee in King Arthur's Court 2
74% matchMixed50% of 20 reviews2016
Dev: RionixPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Return to the days of magic, maidens, goblins and gold to help an unwitting knight and his feisty wife find the Fountain of Living Water! Only those players who figure out the quickest way through each level will win the gold!
Why similar: Strategy 38.5%, Simulation 38.5%, Casual 23%
- #37 Chess3D
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: WhitefishgamesPub: SW-Winsoft
Windows
The game of kings for the PC - play against different computer opponents in various difficulty levels, watch and analyze famous chess games or play a game of chess over the Internet.
Why similar: Strategy 38.5%, Simulation 38.5%, Casual 23%
- #38 Fancy Trangram VR
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2016
Dev: 哈视奇科技
Windows
Tangram is a Chinese intellectual game with a long history.It consists of seven board , Player can use them to constitute a variety of characters, images, animals, bridges, housing, towers, etc.In Fancy Tangram we have prepared more then 40 levels,most of them are numbers and letters.
Why similar: Strategy 38.5%, Simulation 38.5%, Casual 23%
- #39 New Yankee in Santa's Service
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 37 reviews2016
Dev: RionixPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Mary goofed when casting a spell and scattered Santa's reindeer with a loud KABOOM! Now the bearded one is demanding she and Johnny collect his sleigh pullers before Christmas Eve. Find the missing reindeer to avoid a Yuletide cancellation!
Why similar: Strategy 38.5%, Simulation 38.5%, Casual 23%
- #40 Next Stop 2
72% matchPositive86% of 42 reviews2016
Dev: Ladia Group
Windows · Mac
We're off on another railroad journey! Margaret has new obligations to the bank. This time she has to yet again fix the broken parts of the railroad and build a whole city.
Why similar: Simulation 39.6%, Strategy 37.9%, Casual 22.6%
- #41 Ancient Rome 2
72% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2016
Dev: Ladia Group
Windows · Mac
Construct entire residential districts for people and improve their well-being by building markets, schools, theaters and other places, and connect them with roads for ease of access.
Why similar: Strategy 38.5%, Simulation 38.5%, Casual 23%
- #42 Rescue Team 2
71% matchVery Positive93% of 56 reviews2015
Dev: Alawar EntertainmentPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Rebuild the devastated islands as you take control of the Rescue Team in this fantastic Time Management game! After a terrifying tornado leaves storms through the islands, it's up to the Rescue Team to save the day and save lives.
Why similar: Simulation 40%, Strategy 37.6%, Casual 22.4%
- #43 New Yankee in King Arthur's Court
71% matchPositive82% of 44 reviews2016
Dev: RionixPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 99%
New Yankee in King Arthur's Court combines nail-biting time management thrills with the ease-of-play casual gamers enjoy!
Why similar: Strategy 39.5%, Simulation 36.9%, Casual 23.6%
- #44 Rescue Team 3
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 69 reviews2015
Dev: Alawar EntertainmentPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Save the day as the leader of the Rescue Team, a group of life-saving pros trained to swoop in and sweep up in the wake of a natural disaster! Figure out the quickest way to complete your goals, make good use your resources and unlock every achievement.
Why similar: Strategy 38.8%, Simulation 38.8%, Casual 22.4%
- #45 Construction Company Tycoon
68% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: KokoGamesPub: Tycoon Managers
Windows
Build your own construction company from the ground up! Take on contracts, hire workers, buy powerful equipment, manage your finances, and grow from a small contractor into a construction empire.
Why similar: Strategy 32.5%, Simulation 29.5%, Sandbox 22.9%, Casual 10.9%, 2D 4.2%
- #46 Marine Park Empire
70% matchVery Positive83% of 157 reviews2015
Dev: Enlight Software LimitedPub: Retroism
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Get ready to jump in the water as you run the most exciting and wild marine park ever in the latest and greatest sea-life simulation!
Why similar: Simulation 42.6%, Strategy 36%, Casual 21.4%
- #47 RideOp - Thrill Ride Simulator
70% matchMixed49% of 147 reviews2018
Dev: GuraShop
Windows
RideOp puts you in control of some of the biggest and most thrilling theme park rides in the world. Give all your guests the most unforgettable experience! With full control of the ride's motion, you can offer a unique journey every ride. Now it's your turn to create thrilling experiences!
Why similar: Simulation 41.2%, Strategy 34.3%, Casual 24.5%
- #48 March to a Million
69% matchMixed63% of 78 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Run a music talent agency and make platinum-selling records!
Why similar: Life Sim 32.9%, Simulation 21.8%, Casual 14.6%, 1990's 10%, Strategy 9.9%
- #49 Drawn®: Dark Flight™ Collector's Edition
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 65 reviews2016
Dev: Big Fish StudiosPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
Help Iris light the beacons!
Why similar: Strategy 40.1%, Simulation 33.4%, Casual 26.5%
- #50 Monster Castle
69% matchMixed63% of 136 reviews2019
Dev: Lemix game
Windows
Simulating castle, Set up a monster army, Defend the evil empire
Why similar: Strategy 40.6%, Simulation 33.4%, Casual 26%
- #51 恋爱模拟器 Love Simulation
69% matchMixed55% of 1,052 reviews2018
Dev: 橘子班Pub: PeriScope Game
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Have you ever been in love? Do you want to be in love? Try the Love Simulation before you fall in love!
Why similar: Simulation 45.4%, Strategy 31.9%, Casual 22.7%
- #52 Camping Tycoon Simulator
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DjiZoN.Net
Windows
Is a 2D top-down management and construction game in which players create and operate their own campground in a naturally generated environment.Each game begins with a unique property featuring plains, forests, mountains, rivers, lakes, or coastlines.
Why similar: Life Sim 28.7%, Simulation 26.8%, Sandbox 23.1%, Casual 17.5%, 2D 4%
- #53 Pipreal™
66% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Fortcomp
Windows
Wake up in the mysterious city of Liftograd! Explore a massive, atmospheric 80s building where every floor holds a secret. Master the physics of an authentic vintage elevator, leave your mark on the walls with spray cans, and manipulate the world around you.
Why similar: Life Sim 28.2%, Simulation 27%, Sandbox 22.8%, 1980s 12.8%, 1990's 9.1%
- #54 Little Mall Tycoon
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ArmBox
Windows
Let's make your dream mall! Hire great employees and train them. Sell everything that customers want. Upgrade your mall and prepare to deal with unexpected events. Be the best mall in the world.
Why similar: Strategy 33.3%, Simulation 30.2%, Sandbox 25%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, 2D 4.6%
- #55 Room In Dream
67% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2023
Dev: Cat Head Games
Windows
A peaceful, relaxing and chill cozy Zen game. Discover, collect, and assemble furniture to decorate your little cozy room and surrounding environment in the peaceful land, feeling the white noise of the nature, time flow and weather change.
Why similar: Life Sim 28.3%, Simulation 25.7%, Sandbox 22.6%, Casual 16.5%, Exploration 6.8%
- #56 COLD AISLE: Data Center Tycoon
66% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Velmirestudios
Windows
Build your own data center business from an empty industrial hall. Order hardware, install servers and GPUs, connect power and networking, manage cooling and capacity, and grow from your first rack into a market-leading company.
Why similar: Simulation 38.2%, Strategy 34.4%, Sandbox 27.4%
- #57 Decisive Campaigns: Case Blue
67% matchVery Positive89% of 72 reviews2015
Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Decisive Campaigns: Case Blue simulates the German drive to Stalingrad and into the Caucasus of the summer of 1942, as well as its May preludes (2nd Kharkov offensive, Operation Trappenjagd) and also the Soviet winter counter-offensive (Operation Uranus) that ended with the encirclement of 6th Army in Stalingrad.
Why similar: Strategy 44.3%, Simulation 41.2%, Wargame 14.4%
- #58 Close Combat: Last Stand Arnhem
67% matchVery Positive81% of 146 reviews2018
Dev: Black Hand StudioPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Close Combat – Last Stand Arnhem is part of Close Combat series. Its design is based on the critically acclaimed Close Combat – A Bridge Too Far, originally developed by Atomic Games, as well as the more recent Close Combat: The Longest Day.
Why similar: Strategy 30.5%, Simulation 29.8%, Wargame 16.2%, Real Time Tactics 13.6%, War 5.5%